Autumn was in the air. leaves changing their color as they fall of their trees. Thanksgiving was less than 24 hours away while Death City had its decorations up. Everyone was in their homes cooking away or relaxing with their families. For the Albarn-Evans residence, Thanksgiving was different. Maka was in the kitchen prepping the turkey, so it could be put in the oven and be ready before tomorrow evening. Soul was taking already asleep in his room because he knew that tomorrow a big day for their friends.
She laid the pepper, salt, and other spices used to make a delicious turkey. After the ding sound going off, the oven was done preheating to the exact temperature. She put the turkey in and shut the oven door. Setted the timer and went to the kitchen table reading the thanksgiving cookbook she got from her mom three weeks ago.
"hmmm. Maybe i'll start on the stuffing since that's going to take a while." she was planning around on which side to start on. The loud yawn was a sign of her partner being up as he walked out of his room.
"Maka," he said in a sleepy tone, "Do you realize it's 3am in the morning?"
"yes, but this has to get done before evening."
" It's fine, you need to get some sleep." He was concerned about her.
"then who is gonna check the turkey?" she asked.
"it's already dead. Not like it's gonna hop out of the oven. Now you off to bed."
He picked her up and carried her to her room. He put her under covers and tucked her in. He turned off the lamp beside her bed and walked out shutting the door. She shut her eyes and went straight to sleep afterwards. a few hours later she woke up. she looked at her alarm with the numbers glowing in red.
"You serious!? it's already 2pm! Everyone is going to be her three hours!"
She threw her covers off and rushed to get dressed. Put her apron on as quickly while running out to the kitchen. Only to suddenly stop and stare at what was in front of her. What did she find? Soul with his head on the table snoozing away while the stuffing was in the pan ready to be baked. Along with the mac n cheese on the stove set on low and the bowl full potatoes peeled and ready to mash up. He also did two Pumpkin pies with two pecan pies. He was good at baking.
She couldn't believe he actually stayed up and did all this for her. Then again, he stayed in the kitchen all night cleaning up last thanksgiving. She opened the oven and checked the turkey before putting the stuffing inside on the rack above it.
She went back to him and gave him a small hug before whispering thank you in his ear. Then left him to sleep until thirty minutes before their friends came over. They rushed to get dressed in their dress clothes while the first ones at the door were Tsubaki and Blackstar. Next was Liz and Patty, but no Kid with them. Liz explained that he was going to be late since he was visiting his dad for something. Everyone sat down while the table was filled with talking and laughter.
When dinner was over, everyone was ready to leave. Ready to go home and sleep off all the pounds of food they earned. When everyone was finally gone, Maka began collecting dirty plates and silverware. Soul joined in putting the leftovers away. It was a very successful Thanksgiving in their home, but the next challenge to get ready for was christmas. If Maka was thankful for one thing, it would be meeting Soul.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! just wanted to release a Thanksgiving one shot before the big day! give thanks to your families and friends. Be careful of turkey coma!